Durham Web Design Services
Affordable & Reliable

Supporting North East businesses since 2010.

“great to work with

Massive thanks to Owen for building our website – Owen was great to work with – always quick to reply, easy to chat to, and gave great advice.

wouldn’t use anybody else

Nigel Tweddle (Enpro UK, Sedgefield, )

google star rating

Owen provides outstanding service and a quality product. Always there for us when we need him and we simply wouldn’t use anybody else.

Web design & development that businesses in Durham can count on!

I’m Owen, a Stockton-based freelance web designer with more than sixteen years of experience helping local businesses succeed online. I create professional, affordable websites that not only look great but also perform well in search engines, helping you attract new customers and grow your business. From small updates and redesigns to full-scale new builds, I provide a reliable service for companies in Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Teesside and the wider North East.

Business owners work with me because I keep the process clear and straightforward. There are no long contracts, hidden fees, or complicated jargon—just honest pricing and ongoing technical support included as standard. With a strong reputation backed by five-star client feedback, I deliver cost-effective web design Durham businesses can depend on. Whether you’re looking for a simple showcase site or a powerful eCommerce solution, I’ll tailor the project to fit your goals.

Middlesbrough Web Designer in office setting
Owen Mulpetre, BA (Hons), Mphil — (about me..)
Google 5 star logo for web design in teesside
Top three logo for web design stockton-on-tees

A little about me

I was building websites when Google was still in its infancy. I work with businesses in Durham and across the North East, helping start-ups, sole traders and small companies create websites that actually bring in customers and generate sales. If your current site isn’t doing the job, I’m happy to offer a free, no-obligation consultation to see how things can be improved.

Over the years I’ve earned a strong reputation for reliable service, backed by numerous genuine 5-star Google reviews. I have also been consistently recognised by Three Best Rated® since 2017 as one of the area’s top web design providers.

Whether you’d prefer a quick call to go over the basics, or a sit-down meeting over a coffee, I’ll keep the conversation straightforward and pressure-free.

Owen was fantastic

Owen was fantastic and talked me through everything step by step as I had never had a website before and I wasn’t really sure how to go about even getting one. He was extremely helpful throughout.

a pleasure to work with

Coraline McDonagh (Case Players)

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Owen has always been very willing to assist me in my blog by providing some of his own ideas of what could be added, which has been really helpful. He’s a pleasure to work with – very professional at all times.

The services I provide

Bespoke
Websites

WordPress
Websites

Ecommerce
Websites

On-page
SEO

Digital
Marketing

Web
Hosting

Domain
names

Email
Accounts

What my customers say..

Durham Web Design Case Study: Shaheen’s Indian Restaurant

When I was approached to develop a new website for Shaheen’s Indian Restaurant in Durham, owner Tabbasum had recently lost both her original website and domain following a dispute with her previous hosting provider. For a business with such a long-standing reputation in the city—over 30 years serving authentic Indian cuisine—this was a significant setback.

We began by focusing on what mattered most: making the restaurant visible and accessible again. The new site was designed with a clean, modern structure that highlighted the restaurant’s history, menus, and contact details. I implemented a mobile-friendly layout, intuitive navigation and clear calls to action so customers could easily explore the menu, book a table or find opening hours.

Looking back, this project wasn’t just about creating a website—it was about restoring control to the business owner after a difficult experience. Today, the website not only supports the restaurant’s continued success but also reflects Tabbasum’s dedication to her customers and her restaurant’s enduring reputation in Durham. Her food is pretty amazing too!😋

Shaheens Indian Restaurant website

FAQS

Yes, Yarm Webcraft offers tailored web design solutions for businesses in Durham, including restaurants, online shops and service providers. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to improve an existing site, I can help you create a website that performs reliably and efficiently.

With over 16 years of experience, I offer a personalised approach to web design. I understand the unique needs of businesses in the Tees Valley and Durham. I provide tailored solutions that deliver real results, with no contracts or hidden costs, and ongoing technical support included as standard.

Absolutely. Free ongoing technical support is a cornerstone of my business. Support includes health checks, software updates, and essential maintenance. I also offer email and phone support and even free 1-to-1 meetings to ensure your website continues to perform optimally.

Yes, I specialise in on-page SEO to enhance your site's visibility in search engines. This includes optimising meta tags, headings, and content to improve relevance for local searches in Durham and across the Tees Valley. I also provide ongoing local SEO services to help your site rank higher and attract more customers.

Yes! All websites I design are fully responsive, ensuring they look great and function seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. This approach not only enhances user experience but also boosts your site's performance in local searches

Here’s what’s included with every Yarm Webcraft website.

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Award Winning
Service

Since 2017, the comparison website, Three Best Rated® has rated Yarm Webcraft in its top three for web design, Stockton-on-Tees.

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Ongoing Technical
Support

Free ongoing technical support, which includes health checks, software and script updates and essential maintenance.

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No Contracts
or Tie-in Periods

If, for whatever reason, you no longer want or need Yarm Webcraft’s services, cancel anytime with just 30 days’ notice with no cancellation fees.

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Free SSL
Certificate

All Yarm Webcraft hosting packages include a free SSL (secure sockets layer) certificate. SSL is a Google requirement and insures secure, encrypted communications between your website and internet browsers.

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Google Analytical
Data

Yarm Webcraft can provide Google Analytics data to help you monitor your website’s performance, including user behaviour, traffic sources and popular pages, giving you valuable insights into your website’s performance.

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Search Engine
Optimisation

On-page SEO is key to improving a webpage’s relevance for search queries on platforms like Google. All Yarm Webcraft websites include on-page SEO, ensuring they are fully optimised to perform well and attract more visitors.

Great company to work with

Andy Anderson (SPIS)

google star rating

Great company to work with. Owen built me a complete website with everything that i asked for and more…The finished website turned out to be better than i could imagine. Communication with Owen was also great.

“outstanding job”

“After two bad experiences with web designers promising a standard and service they fell well short of delivering, Owen at Yarm Webcraft made an outstanding job of my website.”

Other local brands I work with

Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft
Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft
Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft
Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft
Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft
Business website designed for a Middlesbrough company by Yarm Webcraft

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

9am–5pm

Saturday

10am–12pm

Sunday

Closed